Physician Assistant-Hospitalist, PRN, Days
About The Position
The Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) supports the Hospitalist service by providing comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult patients. Responsibilities include performing admissions, cross-coverage, and discharge planning; obtaining and documenting patient histories; conducting physical examinations; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions; prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments; and providing patient and family education. The Hospitalist APP collaborates closely with Hospitalist physicians, nursing, case management, and ancillary services to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality inpatient care. Additional responsibilities include participation in quality improvement initiatives, staff and student education, and program development as assigned. The Hospitalist APP demonstrates Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision, and values through professional conduct and clinical practice.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited PA program
- NCCPA certification
- Licensure through the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
- Credentialed and approved by the hospital credentialing board
Nice To Haves
- Acute care experience
- Critical Care experience
Responsibilities
- Performing admissions, cross-coverage, and discharge planning
- Obtaining and documenting patient histories
- Conducting physical examinations
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions
- Prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
- Providing patient and family education
- Collaborating closely with Hospitalist physicians, nursing, case management, and ancillary services to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality inpatient care
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives, staff and student education, and program development as assigned
- Demonstrating Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision, and values through professional conduct and clinical practice
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
